Best Arteriovenous malformation Doctors in Istanbul, Turkey — TOP 35

Specializes in cerebral arteriovenous malformations (AVMs) – Dr. Pinar handles both adult and pediatric cases at Hisar Hospital Intercontinental.

• Trained in neurosurgery at Marmara University
• Experience with brain tumors and vascular anomalies
• Works on glial tumors and meningiomas
• Skilled in managing complex cerebral hemorrhages

Dr. Murat Dokdok is a specialized interventional radiologist at Anadolu Medical Center. He completed an interventional neuroradiology fellowship at the University Hospital of Zurich. Dr. Dokdok also held a fellowship at Harvard Medical School. He focuses on neurological therapy and imaging for conditions like cerebral aneurysms and liver cancer. Dr. Dokdok works at Anadolu, a facility affiliated with Johns Hopkins Medicine.

• Holds over 100 national and international scientific publications and presentations.
• Certified by the European Society of Neuroradiology.
• Member of the Cardiovascular and Interventional Radiology Society of Europe.
• Performs radiofrequency ablation and chemoembolization for oncology patients.

Dr. Ahmet Hilmi Kaya is a professor of neurosurgery at Anadolu Medical Center in Istanbul. He specializes in functional neurosurgery and deep brain stimulation (DBS) for movement disorders. Dr. Kaya previously led a Parkinson’s disease research project at Ondokuz Mayıs University. He earned the Aysima Altınok Thesis Award from the Turkish Neurosurgical Society.

• Performs complex brain tumor removals and skull base surgeries.
• Treats spinal conditions including tumors, stenosis, and herniated discs.
• Completed specialized observerships in cellular neuroscience at Maastricht University.
• Works at Anadolu Medical Center, an affiliate of Johns Hopkins Medicine.

Prof. Dr. Arslan specializes in minimally invasive neurosurgery at VM Medical Park Pendik Hospital, with expertise in complex vascular conditions.

• Over 19 years of experience of neurosurgical experience
• Specialized training at Helsinki University Central Hospital
• Published extensively on brain and spinal conditions
• Member of Turkish Neurosurgery Association

Specializes in cerebrovascular surgery, including AVM treatments, at VM Medical Park Florya Hospital.

• 23 years of experience of neurosurgery experience
• Expert in minimally invasive and endoscopic techniques
• Published research on improving surgical outcomes
• Skilled in both adult and pediatric neurosurgery

Prof. Erkan Kaptanoglu specializes in complex neurosurgery cases, including arteriovenous malformations, with decades of experience in both clinical and academic settings.

• Over 34 years of experience of neurosurgery experience, including vascular and spinal cases
• Published 65 international scientific articles on neurosurgery topics
• Former Head of Neurosurgery at Marmara University
• Member of Turkish Neurosurgical Society and EUROSPINE
• Awarded multiple times for research in spinal cord injuries

Professor Savas Ceylan brings decades of neurosurgical expertise, performing over 5,600 endoscopic surgeries – including rare cases at VM Medical Park Pendik Hospital.

• Specializes in complex sellar region pathologies
• Pioneering work in endoscopic transsphenoidal techniques
• Member of WFNS Skull Base Committee
• Trained under leading UK neurosurgeons
• 2016 Turkish Neurosurgery Association Award winner

Dr. Kitis specializes in neurosurgery at Memorial Şişli Hospital, with over a decade of focused experience in arteriovenous malformation cases.

• Over 16 years of experience of neurosurgery practice
• Works at Memorial Şişli – a leading hospital in Istanbul
• Trained at Bezmialem University and Istanbul University
• Previously served as a neurosurgery specialist at Bezmialem University Faculty of Medicine

Professor Gokhan Ertas specializes in cardiology at Memorial Şişli Hospital, with extensive research in cardiovascular treatments.

• Published 52 international scientific articles on cardiology
• Member of the European Society of Cardiology
• Trained at Thorax Center in the Netherlands
• Professor's degree obtained in 2020

Specializes in neurosurgery with advanced training from the University of Wisconsin – focuses on complex brain and spine conditions.

• Trained in neurosurgery at University of Wisconsin
• Expertise in brain tumors and spinal cord conditions
• Published research on minimally invasive spine techniques
• Works at Valued Med Hub Hospitals

Associate Professor in Neurosurgery with 22 years of experience of experience – Dr. Sari specializes in complex neurosurgical cases at Istanbul Florence Nightingale Hospital.

• Trained at S.B. Göztepe Training and Research Hospital
• Participated in EANS accreditation during specialization
• Contributed to establishing Neurosurgery at Medipol University
• Advanced proficiency in English for international patients

Professor Salih Murat Imer brings 41 years of experience of neurosurgical experience to treating arteriovenous malformations at Florence Nightingale Hospital.

• Specialized training in functional and stereotactic neurosurgery from Finland
• Advanced expertise in Leksell Gamma Knife procedures for complex cases
• Published 68 articles and contributed to 9 medical book chapters
• Former professor at Istanbul University's prestigious neurosurgery department

26 years of experience specializing in neurovascular surgery – Dr. Akin Akakin focuses on complex cerebrovascular conditions at NP Istanbul Brain Hospital.

• Expert in far lateral lumbar disc surgery using microsurgical techniques
• Fellowship-trained at Florida University in brain and nerve surgery neuroanatomy
• Published multiple research articles on cerebrovascular diseases internationally
• Performs advanced procedures for aneurysms and vascular brain disorders

1,100+ treatments performed – Prof. Dr. Baran Yilmaz specializes in cerebrovascular neurosurgery.

• 21 years of experience of experience in neurosurgery
• Cerebrovascular Research Fellowship at Yale School of Medicine
• Winner of Young Neurosurgeon Encouragement First Prize in 2017
• Active member of Turkish Neurosurgery and Spine Associations

Dr. Nurperi Gazioglu is a neurosurgeon at the JCI-accredited Istanbul Florence Nightingale Hospital. She specializes in brain tumor removal and pituitary adenoma surgery. Dr. Gazioglu completed the EANS European Neurosurgery Course. This is a top-tier training standard for surgeons in Europe. She also trained at APHP Necker–Enfants Malades in France.

• Expertise in endoscopic pituitary surgery and endoscopic lumbar disc procedures.
• Treats complex conditions like Moya-moya disease and arteriovenous malformations.
• Performs brain aneurysm repairs and brain tumor embolization.
• Studied epilepsy surgery and insular–hippocampal anatomy at Istanbul University.

Prof. Dr. Mustafa Bozbuga brings 35 years of experience of neurosurgical expertise, specializing in complex neurovascular conditions at NPISTANBUL Brain Hospital.

• Specializes in skull base surgery and neurovascular procedures
• Published in both national and international peer-reviewed journals
• Regular presenter at global neurosurgery conferences
• Trained at Istanbul University Medical School

Dr. Boztepe specializes in cerebrovascular surgery with focused training from the Turkish Neurosurgery Association.

• Over 37 years of experience of neurosurgical experience
• Trained in spinal surgery and peripheral nerve surgery
• Member of Turkish Neurosurgery Association
• Attended specialized courses in head traumas and functional neurosurgery

Dr. Halil Can is a Professor of Neurosurgery at İstinye University Liv Hospital Topkapı. He specializes in endoscopic and microsurgical spine surgery for tumors and degenerative diseases. Dr. Can is an author of 21 international peer-reviewed publications. He performs complex procedures including endoscopic skull base and pituitary surgery.

• Conducted Phase I safety trials for stem-cell treatments in spinal cord injuries.
• Reported on surgical outcomes for 81 posterior circulation aneurysm cases.
• Expert in advanced pain management like intradiscal ozone therapy and laser nucleoplasty.
• Performs functional neurosurgery including Parkinson's surgery and spinal cord stimulator implantation.